About

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We work on a broad range of global mergers and acquisitions. Our team counsels sellers and buyers, investors and owners, boards of directors, and sources of financing and intermediaries, including private equity and venture capital funds. We help secure transaction financing, working with investment and commercial banks and other institutional lenders, and we advise entity-level decisionmakers, counseling boards, independent director committees, and management groups in myriad regulated and unregulated industries around the world. Our transactions have ranged in value from a few million dollars to more than $70 billion.

Our team can handle any issues arising from a merger, acquisition, or divestiture, whether environmental, labor, employment, and compensation matters or government contracts, regulatory obligations, intellectual property rights, and tax matters. We help clients negotiate purchase and divestiture agreements, tender offers, restructurings, joint ventures, spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, and public-to-private transactions, and acquire distressed assets. We also advise public company targets and would-be acquirers regarding implementing or overcoming takeover defense mechanisms.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - New Jersey

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP possesses a strong group with an enviable life sciences, pharmaceutical and technology practice. It displays considerable strength in M&A and private equity transactions for a wide range of high profile medical device and pharmaceutical clients. It is particularly adept at brokering strategic collaboration agreements between pharma companies worldwide. The team is also able to advise on the full range of securities matters.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represented Agile Therapeutics in its sale to Insud Pharma S.L.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Cohen
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Steven Cohen
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Band 1
Steven Cohen represents technology, pharmaceutical and hardware companies in a broad range of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, financing and restructuring. He is chair of the emerging business and technology practice.

Steven is an excellent partner to our firm.

Steven has guided us with care and extremely thoughtful consideration. He is very responsive and has the experience to deal with various challenges that arise.

David Schwartz
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David Schwartz
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Band 4
David Schwartz's experience includes advising pharmaceutical and biotech companies on M&A and a range of financing matters, including public offerings and loans.

David is a strong and commercial lawyer.

David is a consummate professional, with the perfect blend of legal expertise and business knowledge.

David delivers exceptional client service with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.

Benjamin David Novak
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Benjamin David Novak
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Band 5
Benjamin Novak primarily represents emerging growth companies in the life sciences and technology spaces. He also counts private equity firms and venture capital funds among his clientele.

Ben is a standout adviser and business strategist. He combines deep legal expertise with a keen business sense, offering clear, actionable advice that aligns with our broader goals.

Ben is bright, creative and thoughtful.

Ben makes me feel like I'm his only client. He always gives us his time and undivided attention.

Ben's general enthusiasm and authenticity is rare in the business world.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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New Jersey

Corporate/M&A

Steven Cohen
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Steven Cohen
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Band 1
David Schwartz
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David Schwartz
4
Band 4
Benjamin David Novak
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Benjamin David Novak
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Band 5

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